Question

Question 1
A)Which process leads to the formation of gametes?(1 point)
Responses

Meiosis
Meiosis

Budding
Budding

Binary fission
Binary fission

Mitosis
Mitosis
B)During which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?(1 point)
Responses

Metaphase I
Metaphase I

Anaphase I
Anaphase I

Prophase I
Prophase I

Telophase I
Telophase I
C)What is the result of meiosis?(1 point)
Responses

Four genetically different cells
Four genetically different cells

Two genetically different cells
Two genetically different cells

Four genetically identical daughter cells
Four genetically identical daughter cells

Two identical daughter cells
Two identical daughter cells
D)Which of the following increases genetic variation in sexually reproducing organisms? Choose all that apply.(3 points)
Responses

Independent assortment
Independent assortment

Mutation
Mutation

Segregation
Segregation

Crossing over
Crossing over
E)What is the term for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes?(1 point)
Responses

Catalysis
Catalysis

Synapsis
Synapsis

Crossing over
Crossing over

Segregation
Segregation
F)How many chromosomes does a human gamete contain?(1 point)
Responses

46
46

44
44

22
22

23
23
G)What type of cells are produced at the end of meiosis?(1 point)
Responses

Haploid somatic cells
Haploid somatic cells

Diploid gametes
Diploid gametes

Diploid somatic cells
Diploid somatic cells

Haploid gametes
Haploid gametes
H)What is the difference between meiosis and mitosis?(1 point)
Responses

Meiosis involves two divisions and results in haploid cells, while mitosis involves one division and results in diploid cells

Meiosis involves two divisions and results in haploid cells, while mitosis involves one division and results in diploid cells

Meiosis results in no genetic variation, while mitosis produces genetically different cells
Meiosis results in no genetic variation, while mitosis produces genetically different cells

Meiosis only occurs in somatic cells, while mitosis occurs in gametes

Meiosis only occurs in somatic cells, while mitosis occurs in gametes

Meiosis produces genetically identical cells, while mitosis produces genetically diverse cells

Meiosis produces genetically identical cells, while mitosis produces genetically diverse cells
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Answer 1

Here are the correct responses to your questions regarding meiosis:

**A)** Which process leads to the formation of gametes?
- **Response:** Meiosis

**B)** During which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?
- **Response:** Prophase I

**C)** What is the result of meiosis?
- **Response:** Four genetically different cells

**D)** Which of the following increases genetic variation in sexually reproducing organisms? Choose all that apply.
- **Responses:**
- Independent assortment
- Mutation
- Crossing over

**E)** What is the term for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes?
- **Response:** Crossing over

**F)** How many chromosomes does a human gamete contain?
- **Response:** 23

**G)** What type of cells are produced at the end of meiosis?
- **Response:** Haploid gametes

**H)** What is the difference between meiosis and mitosis?
- **Response:** Meiosis involves two divisions and results in haploid cells, while mitosis involves one division and results in diploid cells.

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